Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s), the nation’s fun-loving pretzel brand, recently expanded in Aurora, and pretzels are the first thing on Walmart shoppers’ lists. The new bakery will be owned and operated by one of Wetzel’s distinguished ‘Access to Equity’ entrepreneurs and restaurant industry veteran, Juveisa Prada. The brand’s Access to Equity program was created to improve inclusivity for women and minorities […]

Baristas at The Human Bean will begin pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at 101 Midland Ave beginning this Tuesday, April 16th. Customers are invited to come get a first taste of the Cafe’s offerings, including specialty-grade coffee, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, and hot breakfast items to-go. Local owners of the new The Human Bean location, […]

ItsaCheckmate, a leading restaurant ordering solutions provider, unveiled its new Kiosk solution, engineered to enhance the visual and operational standards of kiosks in the restaurant industry. This release marks a significant step forward, addressing common user experience and branding limitations found in other offerings. Many of the market’s existing kiosk solutions force brands to compromise on […]

The Human Bean is hosting its annual Earth Day Giveback at all locations across the U.S. next Monday, April 22nd. On this special day, every drink sold will result in one tree planted through Trees for the Future, an international nonprofit with 30+ years of history planting trees and teaching sustainable farming practices in impoverished communities. […]

Celebrate National Cold Brew Day on Saturday, April 20, 2024 with a $1 medium cold brew at all Scooter’s Coffee locations. Our cold brew is made fresh in every store by slow steeping our world-class coffee for a full 24 hours. The result is an incredibly smooth iced coffee perfect for starting your day off […]

Pretzelmaker, owned by FAT Brands Inc. and innovator of Pretzel Bites, is once again rolling out Free Pretzel Bites to celebrate National Pretzel Day. This National Pretzel Day, April 26, fans can grab one FREE Small Original Pretzel Bites, Original Salted or Unsalted, in-store at participating Pretzelmaker locations nationwide. “Offering a great deal for National […]

Sparkfly, an award-winning retail technology solutions company, has forged a strategic partnership with Olo, a leading restaurant technology provider, to create the next-generation intelligent guest engagement ecosystem. With tens of thousands of restaurant locations already supported by Sparkfly and Olo collectively, there are significant expansion opportunities supporting growth and innovation for enterprise restaurant brands.  The […]

Cicis Pizza has announced a six-unit signed agreement in Texas. The new stores will be locally owned by Frank and Judy Rogers, existing owners of more than 10 Cicis locations in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex market.  Since opening their first Cicis in 1990, the Rogers remain deeply engaged in the Texas community, ensuring that […]

&pizza announced a week’s worth of deals and discounts that will turn the upcoming weed holiday this Saturday, into a full week celebration. Dubbed Daze of Stonemas, the deals are designed to keep the holiday top‑of‑mind as 4/20 approaches, with special flash offers daily through Saturday. Deals and offers will be exclusive to Dead Presidents […]

PopID and Steak n Shake announced that all Steak n Shake locations in the United States now accept PopID Check In (to review favorite orders and loyalty points) and PopPay for checkout. With more than 300 locations, Steak n Shake is the first national restaurant brand in the United States to adopt biometric check-in and […]

WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, announced that its Fresno restaurant is now open for business. Marking the brand’s first location in Fresno and third in California’s Central Valley, the restaurant is owned and operated by Simran Nagra and longtime WaBa Grill franchisee Jerry Bajwa, who operates 21 WaBa Grill […]

Popeyes is elevating the holiday with a smokin’ deal and a new Munchies Menu that’s sure to satisfy all cravings.  Starting today through Saturday, 4/20, guests can order off the Munchies Menu and get a mouthwatering Chicken Sandwich (Classic, Spicy, Blackened or Spicy Blackened) for only $4.20 and fan-favorite sides like Cajun Fries, Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes and more for […]

Vitality Bowls, the leading superfood café offering acai bowls, smoothies, salads, wraps, grain bowls and more, recently announced the Dublin café is under new ownership with local entrepreneurs, Diego Puentes and Stefanny Rubiano, at the helm.  “I’m thrilled to join the Dublin community as the new owner of Vitality Bowls. With the support from the […]

Buckle up, Arizona, because the iconic sandwich brand, Port of Subs, is set to rock the Grand Canyon State with a 20-unit explosion. This culinary revolution comes courtesy of powerhouse restauranteurs Kevin and Sandra Johnson, seasoned veterans with a dynamic history in the industry. Having previously conquered the culinary landscape with franchises like Edo Japan […]

Huey Magoo’s – the “Filet Mignon Of Chicken” – celebrated its newest franchise store and first restaurant in Kentucky now open in Morehead, President and CEO Andy Howard announces.  Huey Magoo’s Morehead is the 61st restaurant opening system-wide spanning 12 states, with hundreds more franchises currently sold in 13 states.  The 2,570 square foot free standing restaurant […]

Bojangles, the Carolina-born restaurant chain specializing in craveable breakfast and Southern-style chicken, biscuits and tea, has announced the signing of a 30-unit agreement that will bring the concept to Los Angeles for the first time.  The agreement, spearheaded by seasoned entrepreneur Lorenzo Boucetta and Poulet Brothers, LLC, is expected to introduce Bojangles to Los Angeles […]

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest growing burger franchises, unveiled Wayback Rewards, its new and improved rewards program for guests. Highlighted by a new “secret menu” which will put fun, limited time menu items at members’ fingertips, members can access the new Wayback Rewards program wherever they order, whether via the app, online, […]

Revel Systems, an open cloud order management platform for restaurant and retail brands, announced that Black Rock Coffee Bar has successfully implemented Revel at more than 130 locations, with plans to rapidly expand nationwide. Preferring a best-of-breed approach to its technology stack, Black Rock took advantage of Revel’s existing integrations with leading solutions for loyalty, […]

Thanx, a leading guest engagement and retention platform for restaurants, announced major enhancements to their already powerful mobile app content management system (CMS). Restaurants now have unprecedented control over the design, branding and user experience, without building a custom app with a developer. These enhancements represent an important milestone for restaurants, as it marks the first time […]

Fatburger announced the return of the $4.20 Original Fatburger for one day only, 4/20, in honor of the chain’s favorite high holiday. That’s right, to satisfy munchies of every kind, the beloved burger brand is offering a smokin’ deal on Original Fatburgers when ordering online via fatburger.com. The Original Fatburger, made with 100% pure lean […]

Duck Donuts is giving its guests the opportunity to feel like a kid again this spring with the rollout of its brand-new, limited-time cotton candy flavors. Through May 19, guests can customize the cotton candy donut of their whimsical dreams with crunchy cotton candy topping or flavorful icing. Guests are invited to step up and […]

Smashburger announced the signing of an agreement with existing franchisee, Sachi Foods, LLC, to expand their partnership. Led by Farhana Ali, the deal awards the group two Salt Lake City-based restaurants, growing its portfolio to 15 operating locations between the United States of America and Costa Rica. The announcement comes on the heels of Smashburger’s […]